Lilac Valley

Something Wicked This Way Comes

"I don't need a babysitter," Kyle says. "I'm almost fourteen."

"I'm not a babysitter," Con says. "I'm your dad. I get it. You're a teenager. Teenagers don't like their parents. But I'm a cool dad and I'm only thirty-two."

"This is not a drill! I repeat this is not a drill!"

"Shit!" Con says, running around closing blinds and turning off lights, double-checking on the door. "Get in here." They run into Con's room and slam the door.

"Mom and Carter are on a date," Kyle says. "Do you think they'll be okay?"

"I'm sure a restaurant has prepared for this kind of situation," Con explains.

~

"This certainly is an eventful first date," Amber whispers. "I think it's my favorite." Carter smiles, but is also terrified. "Do you think Kyle's okay?"

"He's with Con and Eddie," Carter reminds her. "He'll be fine."

~

"Maybe we should move," Autumn suggests. "I can't keep doing this. We have two kids."

"Where would we go?" Marty asks.

"Anywhere else," Autumn answers. "We could move a town over."

"New York City gets hit," Marty points out.

"But not normal Westchester towns," Autumn says. "I don't feel safe."

~

"Former Mayor Oliver Li is dead."